Sabino High School A 2013 National Blue Ribbon High School An “A” School Delivering Excellence in Education, Every Day! Grow, Reach, Succeed! SABINO DRESS CODE EXPECTATION While allowing for expression of individual tastes, student dress must not interfere with the educational process or student safety. Accordingly, the goal of Sabino’s Dress Code is to foster a high standard of grooming and attire, which will in turn reinforce the academic preparation for future success expected by the Sabino professional learning community. In order to minimize disruptions, the dress code has been developed with students and staff in mind IF IT’S QUESTIONABLE, IT’S UNACCEPTABLE!! ACCEPTABLE ATTIRE: Tops: Must be long enough to cover the midriff at all times. Sleeveless tops must cover undergarments, including sports bras. See-through tops must have a dress code- appropriate top underneath. Shirts must be shorter than accompanying shorts or skirts. Muscle shirts or basketball shirts must be worn with a T-shirt “Tanks” are acceptable provided there is no plunging neckline, the armpit opening is no larger than a fist, and all seams are hemmed Bottoms: All shorts and skorts must have at least a 3 inch inseam. Shorts and skorts must not be cut in a bikini- style fashion. Pocket linings must not be visible. Pants must stay above the hips; sagging is not permitted. Pants and shorts must c over undergarments and sports shorts. Dresses: All dresses must be at least an index finger length when arms are at sides, and must cover undergarments. BELTS MUST BE TUCKED INTO BELT LOOPS AND SHOES MUST BE WORN AT ALL TIMES. UNACCEPTABLE ATTIRE: MALES AND FEMALES The following will not be permitted: 1. Swimsuits, halters, strapless tops, spaghetti straps, exposed undergarments (including sports bras), shirts that bare the midriff, white tank tops (unless layered with another shirt), shirt straps that are less than 2 fingers wide, short- shorts or short skirts that do not cover the buttocks while sitting or standing, garments with plunging necklines and white sleeveless undershirts (muscle shirts) or basketball shirts without an accompanying T-shirt. 2. Clothing, accessories and/or head coverings which identify or have been altered to identify with illegal organizations. 3. Clothing that portrays racial statements, profane or inflammatory language, sexual depiction/innuendos, and /or portrays/advocates violence. 4. Accessories that can be used as a weapon, such as chains, spiked rings and/or collars. 5. Clothing that advertises or advocates the use of alcohol, illegal substances, sex or tobacco may not be worn. 6. Spikes on jewelry, clothing and/or accessories. 7. Ripped or torn clothing cannot be above the thumb tip length when arms are at sides. 8. Head coverings in buildings. 9. Sunglasses in buildings. 10. Thigh-high slits in dresses or skirts. 11. Slips worn as outerwear. 12. Underwear and/or pajamas worn as outerwear. 13. Sagging pants. Sabino High School • 5000 N. Bowes Road, Tucson, AZ 85749 • 520.584.7700 • http://tusd1.org/sabino Sabino High School A 2013 National Blue Ribbon High School An “A” School Delivering Excellence in Education, Every Day! Grow, Reach, Succeed! 14. Crop tops. 15. Racer-back tops with plunging necklines or large armholes that expose any part of the breast or chest. 16. Bra Straps, sports bras, or other underwear exposed. 17. Garments with plunging necklines or large armholes that expose any part of the breast or chest. Students wearing inappropriate clothing to school are given an opportunity to change clothing or they will be released from school in the company of the parent/guardian, and disciplinary consequences will also be administered. If a student borrows a shirt, he or she will be expected to return the shirt by the end of the school day before their garment is returned. If a student is wearing a hat, cap, or bandana while in a school building, it may be confiscated. Sabino High School • 5000 N. Bowes Road, Tucson, AZ 85749 • 520.584.7700 • http://tusd1.org/sabino .